Merkel cell carcinoma of the head and neck region: report of two cases
Rossiello, R.; Rossiello, L.; Capone, R.; Gambardella, A.; Nicoletti, G.; Colella, G.
Anticancer Research 23(5b): 4105-4108
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0250-7005 PMID: 14666609 Document Number: 556328
Two cases of Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) of the head and neck region are reported in order to stress their diversity in morphological, immunohistochemical and clinical findings. The remarkable variability of MCC has been analyzed, particularly in relation to the differential diagnosis and prognostic implications.
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